Dear Families,
- First, let me say thank you from the bottom of my heart for spoiling me so much during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your gifts were uplifting and watching the students’ faces as I opened each thing was so precious!
- Second, I’ve had one of my favorite years ever as a teacher. I don’t say that to everyone…I promise. This group of kids (and families) will always have a special place in my heart! J
- I would like to get together a couple of times this summer. I’m thinking maybe a day at the New Albany Pool and maybe one or two of the kids’ movies they re-show at 10:00am. It would be fun to share something like that with them. I’ll try to make a group email or group text and let you all know when and where. But if you come across something you think would be fun then let us know!
- I’m sending home a few sweet treasures… I hope you enjoy them! I’m also sending a copy of the class book on what parts of the plants they like to eat. I’m shocked at how far your children have come in reading and writing! I can tell you they are acting like first graders in many areas! My challenge this summer will be to read up on second grade writing lessons! They mostly are ready. I will let you know your child’s reading level on the report card. Remember, they are supposed to be a level 4 by the end of the year. Then at the end of first grade they should be a level 18 to be ready for second grade.
- I will be keeping their writing and their binders and adding to them for next year. If you are moving or planning to be in a different room, let me know and I’ll send them home with your kiddo! Due to our classroom staying together I will also keep the leftover supplies. So, this summer when you buy supplies, you won’t need to buy as many. I’ve got plenty of folders and markers.
- I will also send home their quarter 4 writing prompt and how I scored it. In quarter 4 they have to have 8 of the 11 things represented well.
- A huge thank you to the New Albany-Floyd County Education Foundation for our listening center, headphones and letter stamps. If you have been looking for a worthy cause to begin supporting this is your answer. The Foundation directly supports your very own children and those children in this district. I donate to it every year and I hope you’ll look into joining me. You might not be aware but they give $500 teacher grants to purchase things for the classroom. I would love to send a huge shout out of thanks to them and hope you’ll support them if you get a chance! I hope you have a fantastic summer vacation-even if it’s a stay-cation like me!
- Happy Summer SmartieParents!
I wish you well,
Jeanna Renner
812 786 1008
*Don’t hesitate to call or text this summer if you have questions or are curious about things.
